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Jun 9 2023

Hybrid Parliament. NB showdown. Google crackdown.

Jun 9, 2023
David Akin's Roundup
Clippings of #cdnpoli, #media, and #tech content aimed at those with an interest in Canadian politics and policy. And sometimes Canadian postage stamps.
Canada
Former national security adviser says leakers endangering lives
Vincent Rigby told MPs that he welcomes a debate about national security, but leaks are the wrong way to make that happen. [Global]
One of the men who arranged the donation in 2016, billionaire Zhang Bin, is listed online as chairman of Millennium Golden Eagle International. [Global]
Documents obtained by Global News show how fears of banking instability in Canada tied to Silicon Valley Bank's collapse rippled through corporation in charge of deposit insurance. [Global]
Since March 2020, parliamentarians have had to routinely introduce temporary -- and expiring -- provisions allowing for MPs to appear in the House of Commons virtually. [Global]
Fraser also said Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be working closely with Canada Border Services Agency to resolve the issue. [Global]
When LGBTQ political representation may be needed most, advocates and politicians say increased hostility and polarization are pushing queer people away from Parliament Hill. [Global]
The House of Commons passed the Liberal government's budget bill today, which seeks to roll out vast new incentives for clean energy and expending dental care subsidies. [Global]
From the provinces
Higgs threatens election over Policy 713 as 8 PCs break ranks
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said he was willing to call an election over changes to Policy 713, on protecting LGBTQ students, as he faced a rebellion from several of his top cabinet ministers Thursday. [CBC]
Following weeks of debate, the New Brunswick government has announced some reform to a policy that covers sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. [Global]
The province said the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan nations have been an essential part of the Canadian negotiating team, alongside the governments of Canada and B.C. [Global]
Danielle Smith said the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires during an unprecedented season in Alberta. [Global]
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Elsewhere
Ron DeSantis ad uses AI-generated photos of Trump, Fauci
A new Ron DeSantis campaign video attacking Donald Trump purports to show three photos of the former president embracing Anthony Fauci, a key member of the US coronavirus task force, with kisses on the cheek. But the images have the markings of fakes created using artificial intelligence technology, experts said. [AFP]
Google's HR chief told workers that office attendance will be more closely monitored. Attendance will also factor into performance reviews.  [CNBC]
Media
Michael Geist: Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez appeared before the Senate committee studying Bill C-18, ...  the government has boxed itself into a corner with fatally flawed legislation that could leave Canadian news organizations  with lost revenues and Canadians with reduced exposure to reliable news. [Substack]
Tech
Imagine being able to quickly generate all types of content—headlines, entire posts, even translations—with the click of a button. Imagine significantly reducing your effort and time spent staring at a blank screen. The web sites of many Canadian news organizations, including Global's, are powered by WordPress. [Press release]
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